I popped over to Applebee's for lunch and wound up staying for several hours. I was having a good time and some good conversation so I stuck around. The bartender for whom I am knitting a hat came on shift. My first thought was to just put away my knitting so she wouldn't see it but I decided to see if she approved of the colorway instead. She liked it so I guess it's a winner.
While there my favorite bartender there, who became a manager and lately transferred to another location, came in. She immediately came over to me and gave me a big hug which I gladly returned.
I should say that I am not a person who is much for hugs as a rule. I am not against the idea of them, but they tend to make me a little uncomfortable. That being said, I really enjoyed hugging my long lost friend.
When I got ready to leave I got not only another hug from my favorite ex-bartender but I also got one from the bartender for whom I am making the hat. I have to admit that even though I am not normally comfortable with hugs I did really enjoy those.
I am going to have to really re-think my feelings about hugs. They really are a good thing.